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Saputo Inc. · Hawes, England, United Kingdom
At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
HR LEAD - BUSINESS PARTNERING
Hawes, Yorkshire Dales, UK
Full Time | Permanent
ABOUT SAPUTO
Saputo Dairy UK are the company behind Wensleydale cheese, and other iconic British dairy brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Davidstow — household names loved by millions.
Saputo Dairy UK is part of Saputo Inc., a top ten global dairy company, offering the best of both worlds: the agility and warmth of a dedicated UK business with the support and resources of a global group.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive, collaborative culture, where people are valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference. Our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality makes us a leader in the UK food industry.
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join our team at Saputo’s Wensleydale Creamery site in Hawes, Yorkshire Dales. The site is comprised of both our dairy manufacturing operation and award-winning Visitor Experience Centre, with around 140 employees.
This role forms part of the Plant Leadership Team to deliver the people agenda and support the achievement of operational objectives aligned to business strategy.
As a trusted adviser and coach, you’ll partner with leaders to improve engagement, retention, attendance, succession, capability and labour costs while supporting a positive employee experience.
Working within our central HR model, you’ll collaborate with specialist teams to deliver consistent people practices and balance strategic partnering with operational HR priorities.
You’ll be commercially minded, resilient and confident, able to make sound decisions, influence stakeholders and take ownership of measurable people outcomes.
YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…
Acting as a trusted member of the Hawes leadership team, providing people insight and constructive challenge
Partnering with leaders to deliver people plans aligned with site and business priorities
Building trusted relationships with managers, colleagues and the wider HR team
Developing high-performing teams and a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement
Coaching managers to build their people-management capability and confidence
Collaborating with central HR specialists to deliver consistent, locally relevant people initiatives
Managing employee relations matters fairly, consistently and in line with policy and legislation
Guiding managers through attendance, performance, conduct, capability, grievance and disciplinary cases
Strengthening employee engagement, retention, attendance and constructive employee relations
Partnering with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to attract, recruit and retain site talent
Leading succession planning and development for key roles and high-potential colleagues
Supporting workforce planning, organisational design and resource decisions with local insight
Applying reward frameworks, salary structures and job architecture consistently
Using people data to identify trends, challenge performance and prioritise action
Driving measurable improvements in absence, turnover, retention, engagement and organisational effectiveness
Managing labour costs, overtime and resource utilisation against agreed plans
Ensuring people practices support a safe, compliant workplace and maintaining SMETA audit readiness
Improving productivity, capability and workforce effectiveness across the manufacturing operation and Visitor Centre
Broad HR generalist experience covering employee relations, performance management, engagement, talent and organisational change
Experience working closely with leadership teams and influencing business decisions
The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong business acumen and understanding of operational business drivers
A proven ability to operate successfully within a matrix organization, building effective partnerships with central support functions
Strong personal credibility, integrity, resilience and accountability
WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…
Employer pension contribution
Private Medical Insurance
Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
Life assurance
Subsidised staff restaurant
Discounted branded products
My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers
Free, onsite parking
Autonomous and inclusive working environment.
Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AT SAPUTO
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.
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Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.
In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.
You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
Details
| Company | Saputo Inc. |
| Location | Hawes, England, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | marketing |